New ramen in the East Village, plus Pickle Day

There have been many ramen restaurants. But Mew Men, opening Wednesday in the West Village, believes it has the secret ingredient: music.

“Ramen and music have one thing in common—balance,” said Kei Oku, Mew Men’s general manager. “Good balance of broth, seasoning and aromatic oil all make good ramen. Good balance of the melody, harmony and rhythm make good music. Together it creates a harmonious balance...